Can someone help explain to me how you close this knife? It opened easily enough but the directions are so small, even with reading glasses I can't read. I see the lever in the middle of the casing, which I slid to open and a "knob' where the blade meets the casing. Does the slide on the casing have to be in a certain position? I've tried different ways. I know I'm going to feel like a fool when someone explains it to me. Thanks. Can someone help explain to me how you close this knife? It opened easily enough but the directions are so small, even with reading glasses I can't read. I see the lever in the middle of the... » Read More Can someone help explain to me how you close this knife? It opened easily enough but the directions are so small, even with reading glasses I can't read. I see the lever in the middle of the casing, which I slid to open and a "knob' where the blade meets the casing. Does the slide on the casing have to be in a certain position? I've tried different ways. I know I'm going to feel like a fool when someone explains it to me. Thanks. « Show Less
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It's a linerlock knife. This is really standard. You see the metal bar that is lined up with the blade inside the handle? You push that to the left and pull the blade towards you.
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There is a piece of metal in the middle. Have the blade up and the sharp edge towards you. Near the top of the opening of the handle you will see the metal in the middle. It needs to be pushed to the left and pull the blade down while having it pushed over. I hope that helps but it is the best I can describe it.
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Out of the case, like the retail packaging, or out of the sheath? If the retail packaging, get another knife and cut it out! If the sheath, sometimes you have to put really hard. If it doesn't come out then, you might need to apply some heat, either through a hair dryer or boiling it in water, so the plastic will soften, allowing you to remove it. While it's pliable, you could mess with the retention. Just be careful with the hot metal and plastic, and don't get it so hot you might melt the plastic.
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There is a small metal piece that will lock the blade to stay open, you have to move it over and close the blade at the same time. This piece is where the blade is when it is closed. Hard to explain, but it's a small ridged piece.
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There is a tiny switch behind the push bar to close it, That's a lock. Slide that little switch back towards the rear of the knife. the blade is probably locked
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Your knife should flip open an lock immediately. With the knife in your right hand and the dimple sticking up use your index finger to open the blade. It should snap into place. Once the blade is open it should lock into place there's a small metal strip that holds it into place when open. Press the strip and the blad can collapse.
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It is confusing, isn't it? Place the front of the opener on the top edge of the can with the turning handle on the top, and with the handles spread apart. Place it so that the edge of the can is between the two cog wheels that are on the underside of the opener, and when in place, close the handles together and turn the handle on the top. It is so smooth and quiet that you don't think that anything is happening, and you cannot see it, because the cut is being made on the top side of the can, not the cover. After making a full turn, remove the opener, turn it sideways and use the little pinch-pliers to remove the lid. Voila! The safest and most convenient opened can you can have! It is confusing, isn't it? Place the front of the opener on the top edge of the can with the turning handle on the top, and with the handles spread apart. Place it so that the edge of the can is between the two cog wheels that are on the underside of the opener, and when in place, close the handles together and turn the handle on the top. It is so smooth and quiet that you don't think that anything is happening, and you cannot see it, because the cut is being made on the top side of the can, not the cover. After making a full turn, remove the opener, turn it sideways and use the little... » Read More It is confusing, isn't it? Place the front of the opener on the top edge of the can with the turning handle on the top, and with the handles spread apart. Place it so that the edge of the can is between the two cog wheels that are on the underside of the opener, and when in place, close the handles together and turn the handle on the top. It is so smooth and quiet that you don't think that anything is happening, and you cannot see it, because the cut is being made on the top side of the can, not the cover. After making a full turn, remove the opener, turn it sideways and use the little pinch-pliers to remove the lid. Voila! The safest and most convenient opened can you can have! « Show Less
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There is a small piece of metal that acts as a clip. It locks in to prevent the knife from closing and possibly cutting your fingers. take that small metal piece and pull it to the left and it should allow the blade to be put back in place.
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There is a thin piece of metal that slides over to lock the blade in the open position. To close you will slide this thin metal lock back to the side, out of the way for the blade to close. It is located in the index finger groove of the handle. If the knife is open and you look at the handle where the blade goes when closed, you will see it in the way of the blade closing. Just push it over out of the way and the blade will close easily.
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Hello Tacitus, when you flip over the knife, you can see there is a liner lock that securely lock the blade when you open it. To close the knife, just press the liner lock inward and return the blade to its original position. Hope this helps. Many blessings, BlizeTec
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I need to open and close my knife one handed. It didn't work for me so I sent it back. It was a shame because I really liked the knife.
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The guard is knurled so that it grips the surface of your finger when you actuate the spring mechanism on opening. Once open a tensioned metal strip slips into place to lock the blade open, just press this back against the sidewall to close the knife. It's not a heavy duty knife design, but for light day to day usage, it's a good product.I hope that I answered your query?
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Looking at the knife with the blade facing you. There's a rigid thumb slot. Move it to the left and knife will close.
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You have to follow the instructions on using the knife. The lock is there for safety. That said it's not "broken". Went through that too - who reads manuals right? :)
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First of all the last that two that answered shouldnt have responded if they choose to be so rude. Ignore them. This knife has a liner lock. You push the thin piece of metal ti the side where the blade originally came out of the handle. Good luck!
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How well does it work on pocket knives with less than a 3-inch blade? With much difficulty...that's for sure. I have a Buck 1" blade pocket knife that I keep on my key chain. I free hand to sharpen this blade without using the sharpening guide. I'm not as proficient as I'd like to be using the WSKTS-KO. Never the less, omitting the guide when sharpening this particular knife suffices for me. Good luck.
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I used a small flat screw driver and patiently pried it open trying various sides. It did not hurt the casing. But I agree that it is a little difficult and should have an indent to allow for a tool. The screw is hardly needed.
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Do you have the scissor locked all the way open? The first few times I used it, it seemed open all the way, but wasn't I had to make a conscious effort to click it open. ( Same as the knife blades.) when the lock engages, it tensions the spring. Good luck